CITY STATISTICS

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History
Founded: 1805
Incorporated: 1854

Population/Demographics
City Population: 72,683
Metro Population: 404,422
Density: 2,867.5/square mile

Racial makeup:
Caucasian - 74%
African American - 21%
Native American - 0.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander - 0.03%
Other - 0.6%
2+ Races - 3%
Hispanic/Latino - 1.2%

Geography
State: Ohio
Region: Northeast/Midwest
County: Stark
Elevation: 1,060 feet
Lat/Long: 40º48'18"N, 81º22'33"
Water Sources: Nimishillen Creek
Area: 20.6 square miles
Zip Codes: 44700-44799
Area Codes: 330-234
Time Zone: Eastern U.S. (GMT-5)

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